"Spies Among Us", our newest exhibit, is now open! You can visit the museum every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will also showcase the exhibit during our Second Sunday Open House Tours every Second Sunday of the month.

The exhibit recalls the story of General Gage's spies who visited the Tavern in 1775, explores examples of espionage on both sides, and examines the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution.

Spycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent, by General Thomas Gage, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military's tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side, espionage was essential in countering the British military's superior resources and manpower.

The spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity, the use of civilian networks, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory.

Join us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours We look forward to welcoming you!

(Above photo: Excerpt from General Gage's letter to the spies.)